“The Department of Veterans Affairs has delayed extending benefits to veterans exposed to Agent Orange who have four illnesses scientists recently linked to the toxic herbicide.”
“Lawmakers on Capitol Hill, veteran service organizations, and the veterans themselves say they have had enough. “
“On Thursday, Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., along with 34 other senators, introduced the Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act. The bill would effectively force VA to provide disability benefits to veterans with hypertension, hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s-like symptoms and bladder cancer connected to Agent Orange exposure during military service…”
“Repeated attempts by Connecting Vets to get an update from VA officials on whether the department had a forthcoming decision have been consistently met with the same statement: “VA has no announcements on Agent Orange presumptive conditions at this time…” Read the full article here.
Source: Senators introduce bill to force VA to extend benefits for 4 Agent Orange-linked diseases – By Abbie Bennett, March 12, 2020. Connecting Vets.
